# 5520 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

BBL 3008300043 · Block 830 · Lot 43 · BIN 3014912  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5520-4th-avenue-3008300043  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

5520 4th Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11220; tax lot BBL 3008300043) is a 9-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 1931, on a 2,982 sq ft lot zoned R7A. City tax records list the owner as MICHAEL AMENO. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,338,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, 18 open HPD violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and three HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “5520 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220 (BBL 3008300043)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5520-4th-avenue-3008300043. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 18 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: MICHAEL AMENO
- Building class: C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 4
- Units: 9 residential / 9 total
- Lot area: 2,982 sq ft · Building area: 8,676 sq ft
- Zoning: R7A, C2-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,338,000, assessed value $602,100, tax class 2B
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-01-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-01-20 from HEMPEL CHARLES G EXRS OF to AMENO MICHAEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-20 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00850047-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-07-07 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00850047-I1: General Construction — MINOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING APARTMENT 3A DUE TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE. PARTITION AND FINISH WORK AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.. Issued 2023-07-07, expires 2024-02-18. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2001-11-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301273805: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 2001-11-05, expires 2002-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-11-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301273805: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2001-11-05, expires 2002-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): DUE TO FIRE. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-08-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): DUE TO FIRE. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-09-17 | open (Nov Certified On Time) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-09-17 | open (Nov Certified On Time) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-08-21 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 1D: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROTTED SINK BASE CABINET ( doors and frame) IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-08-20 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 1D: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-08-20 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 1D: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-09-12 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): § 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS 3A.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-09-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING 4 STY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt B3: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILINGS BATHROOM 2 STY APT B3. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt B3: D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS ENTIRE 2 STY APT B3. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3C: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 3C. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ERODED MORTAR FRONT BRICKWORK OF REAR WALLS 1 STY TO ROOF R56.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): D26-21.03 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ON WALLS AT OR NEAR STAIRS ALL STYS PUB HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS STAIR BULKHEAD TO ROOF.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-03-27 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3C: § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt A4: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING 1 STY SOUTH APT A4 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1992-06-02 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING BATHROOM 1 STY SOUTHWEST APT 2A , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-06 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: UNREGISTERED BOILER OR WATER HEATER-350,000-4,200,000 BTU HR 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $2,080. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-07-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1D): Electric – Outlet/Switch. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-07-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1D): Electric – Outlet/Switch. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-07-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as MICHAEL AMENO. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1972-01-20 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1972-01-20). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-13 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Michael Ameno, business city Staten Island. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-13 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Michael Ameno. | feu5-w2e2 |

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